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Rear suspension and noise

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RogueFuel, Apr 26, 2016.

  1. Apr 26, 2016 at 12:36 PM
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    RogueFuel

    RogueFuel [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Current lift set up:
    Bilstein 5100 x4
    887 Coils up front
    LR UCA's
    1.5" Rear block and stock leaf pack 3+1.

    My front sits slightly higher than the rear, and I don't mind it at all.
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    I've had the lift installed for approximately 5 months. Whenever I go over a bump (whether its small or big), I hear a rattle/clunk toward the rear of the vehicle. Could it possibly be that the U-Bolts have loosened up and need to be tightened again after the suspension has broken in?

    Secondly, I want to eventually get rid of the 1.5" block. My other question is, if I get rid of the rear block what is a good option to take its place? As of now I don't tow, and hardly have anything "heavy" in the bed. Should I get rid of the block and get an AAL to maintain the look of the lift? Or should I get a full new leaf pack? I know a lot of people run Dakar, but it seems they stiffen the ride a whole lot and are mostly used for people that carry weight or tow. I would like to find an option that will give me the current lift numbers that I have in the rear but that are better than a block.

    thanks
     
  2. Apr 26, 2016 at 8:22 PM
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    RogueFuel

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  3. Apr 26, 2016 at 8:39 PM
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    Bman4X5

    Bman4X5 There is no substitute for square inches.

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  4. Apr 27, 2016 at 1:02 AM
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    RogueFuel

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    What kind?
     
  5. Apr 27, 2016 at 6:31 AM
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    Bman4X5

    Bman4X5 There is no substitute for square inches.

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    Wheeler's Off-Road 1.5" aal kit

    $77.50
     
  6. Apr 27, 2016 at 9:06 AM
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    RogueFuel

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    Would the wheelers progressive 3 leaf pack be better?
     
  7. Apr 27, 2016 at 9:14 AM
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    KenLyns

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    ^Yes it's better than the single-leaf AAL kits, and costs twice as much.

    Better still would be the 8-leaf pack, but it's $600:
     
  8. Apr 27, 2016 at 9:26 AM
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    RogueFuel

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    I think I'll opt for the progressive 3 leaf, I just dropped mad coin on the pro grill and shift knob haha
     

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